Pregnancy Calendar Week 25

During the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy, your baby’s nostrils are beginning to open. The head and body are now well-proportioned. In some babies, it’s possible to verify the color and texture of the hair via an ultrasound. As your baby practices inhaling and exhaling amniotic fluid, he/she may experience the hiccups.

During pregnancy calendar week 25, your baby’s senses are continuing to develop. For example, many babies can now blink in response to loud noises! Some babies can even use their hands to shield their eyes from bright lights. Your baby’s vocal cords are functioning by the twenty-fifth week of pregnancy, although he/she won’t make a sound until after delivery.

Your Changing Body

By pregnancy calendar week 25, your uterus is roughly the size of a soccer ball. You should be able to feel the top of your uterus from about halfway between your navel and the bottom of your sternum.

At this point in your pregnancy, it’s common to notice occasional shooting pains in your legs or lower back. This discomfort is caused by the increased pressure your growing uterus places on your pelvis and back. Applying ice packs or a heating pad to the affected area or changing positions should provide relief. You may also want to consider cutting back on any non-essential activities to allow more time for your body to rest. Remember, making a baby is hard work!

As the end of the second trimester approaches, you may notice that you frequently feel hot and sweaty. This is because your blood supply has greatly increased. In addition, your lungs are now doing 50 percent more work. To stay comfortable, dress in breathable fabrics and drink six to eight glasses of water each day to avoid dehydration.

Some women develop carpal tunnel syndrome around pregnancy calendar week 25. During pregnancy, the carpal tunnel in the wrist may become excessively swollen. This can cause tingling, burning, numbness, or pain. Fortunately, the pain from pregnancy-induced carpal tunnel syndrome often disappears within three weeks of delivery. Until then, you may want to consider wearing a wrist splint to reduce your discomfort.

Commemorative Ultrasounds

During your pregnancy, you may have noticed advertisements for commercial sonogram services. These companies, common in most major U.S. cities, let expectant parents get a “sneak peak” at their bundle of joy and purchase commemorative photos or videos. However, you may want to think twice before taking advantage of this service.

Sonograms use high-frequency sound waves to produce an image. They are intended to be used as diagnostic medical procedures. When performed by trained professionals, sonograms are quite safe. However, there is a potential for danger when ultrasound technology is misused. For this reason, the American Pregnancy Association discourages expectant mothers from obtaining commemorative ultrasounds.

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